Today is Ageism Awareness Day. We can combat ageism all year long by challenging stereotypes, fostering inclusion, and advocating for policies that promote age inclusion. Educate and engage, raise awareness, and start conversations about the impact of ageism. Let’s continue the conversation and take action to create a society that values everyone, regardless of age. #TalkAboutAgeism #NYCAging
About us
The mission of the Department for the Aging (DFTA) is "to work to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City's diverse older adults, and for the support of their caregivers, through service, advocacy, and education."
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http://www.nyc.gov/aging
External link for NYC Department for the Aging
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Government Agency
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Primary
New York, US
Employees at NYC Department for the Aging
Updates
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Today is Ageism Awareness Day. Ageism harms individuals and society by limiting opportunities, reducing well-being, and negatively affecting health. From healthcare to the workplace, ageism creates unnecessary barriers. Though older adults bear the brunt of harm, ageism can start as early as your 40s and 50s. Let’s work to eliminate these harmful stereotypes. #TalkAboutAgeism #NYCAging
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Today is Aging Awareness Day. Ageism is stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age. It affects how we think, feel, and act toward older adults. Recognizing the different forms of ageism helps us challenge these harmful ideas and create a more inclusive society. Today, we’ll introduce you to ageism and its harms and explore ways to change the narrative. Up first, some common forms of ageism. #TalkAboutAgeism #NYCAging
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SAVE-THE-DATE! Ageism Awareness Day is October 9th! Ageism is pervasive, but sadly, many people still don’t even realize it exists. Help us amplify the harmful effects of ageism and create positive change by joining the conversation on social media and sharing it with your respective networks. #TalkAboutAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay #NYCAging
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Today at the United Nations, Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez delivered the keynote address at the 34th Commemoration of International Day of Older Persons. As the global population of older adults grows, NYC Aging’s Community Care model and efforts to eliminate ageism serve as approaches that can be adopted across cultures and communities. We look forward to ongoing collaborations with our colleagues worldwide and across the United States to ensure older people can age in their communities with the dignity and respect they deserve. #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #AgeWithDignity #NYCAging
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Today marks the close of Older Adult Center Month, and we're grateful for the opportunity to recognize the dedicated individuals who work on behalf of older New Yorkers every day! 🙏 If you’re 60+, join an Older Adult Center today. Open year-round, they offer healthy meals, fun exercise classes, and group trips with friends. Find one near you on our website, or by calling Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469). #OlderAdultCenterMonth #NYCAging
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Rain couldn't stop our shine at yesterday's Healthy Aging Fair! Hundreds of Older New Yorkers joined us for a day of education, health screenings, exercise, and connection. Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and attendees. #HealthyAging #FallsPreventionWeek #NYCAging
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How you dress shows the world who you are. 👗 This Employ Older Workers Week, we’re recognizing Bottomless Closet for helping older women dress for success, reducing ageism, supporting older residents find employment opportunities, and hiring qualified older workers. #NEOWW #EmbracingExperience #EmpoweringFutures #NYCAging
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LAST CHANCE! Older New Yorkers, join us TOMORROW for a day of healthy aging! The NYC Aging Healthy Aging Fair, in partnership with Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health will feature FREE wellness screenings, workshops, and more to help older New Yorkers stay healthy and engaged. Celebrate National Healthy Aging Month and Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Register here:https://on.nyc.gov/3WTQ7qf. Doors open at 9 AM!
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When you hire an older adult, you gain a loyal team member who inspires others to work harder. This National Employ Older Workers Week, we thank the entrepreneurs who hire older workers and recognize that age does not limit their contributions to the workforce. #NEOWW #EmbracingExperience #EmpoweringFutures #NYCAging